Controller - Finance & HR Leader Driving Growth

Freshpack; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPI bonus

EBITDA bonus

Equity bonus

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Referral program

Performance pay

Weekly pay

Job summary

Freshpack, a growing cheese packaging company with 280+ employees, is seeking a Controller to lead the Finance function and partner with the President & CEO. You will drive financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and internal controls while expanding beyond traditional accounting duties to influence company leadership.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, manufacturing or cost accounting knowledge, and strong communication skills to translate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Experience in Controller/Assistant Controller roles.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, GAAP, internal controls.
• Manufacturing experience preferred; inventory and cost accounting preferred.
• CPA or public accounting experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with ERP systems and improving financial processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's accounting and finance function.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Develop reporting around labor, inventory, productivity, margins, and performance.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Lead and develop the Accounting Supervisor and HR Supervisor.

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Inventory management

ERP systems

Communication skills

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Freshpack, a growing cheese packaging company with 280+ employees, is seeking a Controller to lead the Finance function and partner with the President & CEO. You will drive financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and internal controls while expanding beyond traditional accounting duties to influence company leadership.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, manufacturing or cost accounting knowledge, and strong communication skills to translate